Verification of age: All provider applicants must be at least 18 years of age

High School Diploma/GED: Except for persons who held provider certification or who were employed by a certified agency provider on September 30, 2009

State Identification: Valid driver's license or other government-issued photo identification

Social Security Card: A copy will be required with your application Need a new, corrected or replacement card? Some businesses offer Social Security name changes or cards for a fee. Social Security provides those services and more for free.

Current report from the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCII): YourCounty Board of Developmental Disabilities can assist you in finding local organizations that offer BCII and FBI criminal background checks Find more organizations that offer Web Check on the Ohio Attorney Generals' website.

First Aid Certification: Valid American Red Cross or equivalent certification in First Aid In-person training required Find an American Red Cross First Aid training near you.

Provider Initial Certification Training: Evidence of completion of the required eight hour initial provider training – This may include a certificate provided upon completion of all eight hours of Initial Provider training.